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Started by Sheilbh, December 03, 2009, 04:33:46 AM

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Sheilbh

I've got an interview for a head office retail position as Assistant Merchandiser - in my application I said I really wanted to start a career in merchandising.

So does anyone know what merchandising is?
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Brazen

Quote from: Sheilbh on December 03, 2009, 04:33:46 AM
I've got an interview for a head office retail position as Assistant Merchandiser - in my application I said I really wanted to start a career in merchandising.

So does anyone know what merchandising is?
Nothing like applying for jobs whose very title you don't understand, say I  :lol:

Merchandisers plan ahead for what goods a shop will sell. Bit more planning and less responsive than sales. More details here:
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/retail_merchandiser_job_description.jsp

Sheilbh

Quote from: Brazen on December 03, 2009, 04:39:37 AM
Nothing like applying for jobs whose very title you don't understand, say I  :lol:
I can't only apply for jobs I fully understand or believe I could do competently :P

QuoteMerchandisers plan ahead for what goods a shop will sell. Bit more planning and less responsive than sales. More details here:
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/retail_merchandiser_job_description.jsp
Good knowledge.  Thank you :hug:
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CountDeMoney

Quote from: Sheilbh on December 03, 2009, 04:33:46 AM
So does anyone know what merchandising is?

Determining which brand is at eye-level--sour cream n' chives, or nacho?

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Caliga

Quote from: Brazen on December 03, 2009, 04:39:37 AM
Merchandisers plan ahead for what goods a shop will sell. Bit more planning and less responsive than sales. More details here:
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/p/types_of_job/retail_merchandiser_job_description.jsp
Yes, correct.  At least in the US these folks are often called "Buyers".  My grandfather was a buyer for Sears for his entire career.  Title at retirement: Chief Buyer, Womens' Undergarments.  :cool:  Nowadays I would imagine only women would have that particular job, but this was back in the day when women weren't trusted in management positions.
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Eddie Teach

Are those supposed to be Star Wars characters? The heads look completely wrong. :blink:
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Caliga

...OTOH, that seems like a good job for a trendy young homosexual to have.  :)
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Eddie Teach

Quote from: Caliga on December 03, 2009, 11:51:10 AM
Yes, correct.  At least in the US these folks are often called "Buyers".  My grandfather was a buyer for Sears for his entire career.  Title at retirement: Chief Buyer, Womens' Undergarments.  :cool:  Nowadays I would imagine only women would have that particular job, but this was back in the day when women weren't trusted in management positions.

I dunno, a man might do just as well there, the woman might be too prejudiced by her own preferences.
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I don't remember Opie wearing those groovy flares.

Josephus

Quote from: Admiral Yi on December 03, 2009, 12:19:48 PM
I don't remember Opie wearing those groovy flares.

Luke doesn't look quite right to me. I think it's a later model. Sandperson and Obi are the originals.
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Sheilbh

Quote from: Caliga on December 03, 2009, 11:51:10 AMYes, correct.  At least in the US these folks are often called "Buyers".  My grandfather was a buyer for Sears for his entire career.  Title at retirement: Chief Buyer, Womens' Undergarments.  :cool:  Nowadays I would imagine only women would have that particular job, but this was back in the day when women weren't trusted in management positions.
Apparently buying and merchandising are separate.  That's what I've learned from my interview :)

Quote...OTOH, that seems like a good job for a trendy young homosexual to have.  :)
True.  In all honesty I'm applying for a Masters so I'm looking for a job that'll pay me well (and this does) but that I won't really mind leaving :shame:
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Caliga

Quote from: Sheilbh on December 03, 2009, 02:40:11 PM
Apparently buying and merchandising are separate.  That's what I've learned from my interview :)
Oh.  :huh: How exactly are they separate?
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